Permits & licensing in Florida local government
What Florida city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about permits & licensing — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
1,157 Florida meetings since 2024 covered permits & licensing. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Florida with the most permits & licensing activity
- Fort Myers, FL (116)
- Escambia County, FL (67)
- Collier County, FL (54)
- Tampa, FL (36)
- Coral Gables, FL (35)
- Largo, FL (34)
- Palm Beach, FL (28)
- Punta Gorda, FL (27)
- Davie, FL (27)
- Clermont, FL (23)
- Ocala, FL (22)
- Wilton Manors, FL (21)
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Special Magistrate hears 51 animal-control cases including beach parking and cruelty violations
The Collier County Special Magistrate will conduct a public hearing on 51 animal-control cases, including beach parking fee violations and animal cruelty or abandonment citations. The meeting also includes routine procedural items such as motions for continuances, extensions, and reductions or imposition of fines.
Planning board to hear seven zoning and land-use requests
The Brevard County Planning and Zoning Board will conduct public hearings on seven zoning changes, a small-scale comprehensive plan amendment, and one conditional-use permit. The board will also consider approval of the August 17, 2026 minutes.
Code enforcement hearing on 7 property violations, including sanitation and rental licensing
The South Daytona Special Master Code Enforcement Board will hold a public hearing to address seven cases of alleged property code violations, including sanitation issues, unlicensed rental dwellings, and animal license lapses. The board will consider findings of fact and may issue orders of compliance. One case from…
Council to adopt tentative FY2027 budget and millage rate
The Marco Island City Council will hold a public hearing to adopt the tentative FY2026-2027 millage rate and budget, including the Hideaway Beach Special Taxing District. The council will also consider several resolutions, including issuing up to $23 million in general obligation bonds for construction and…
Construction Board reviews unpaid citations and fines for local contractors
The Port St. Lucie Construction Board of Appeals will meet to review citation orders and fine hearings for contractors who did not respond to or pay citations. The board will also approve previous meeting minutes and handle procedural items.
Town Council to vote on $1.3M crane replacement and $227K window glazing contracts
The Town Council will vote on several contracts and resolutions, including a $1,071,093 crane replacement for the Sand Transfer Plant and a $227,920 window glazing project for Town Hall. They will also discuss a new beach amenity permit program and updates on coastal projects like seawall replacement and sargassum…
Special Magistrate to hear 14 code enforcement cases, including fines and liens
The Collier County Special Magistrate will hold a public hearing on September 4, 2026, to address various code enforcement cases. The agenda includes motions for continuances, extensions of compliance deadlines, re-hearings, and public hearings on violations such as unpermitted construction, property maintenance…
Tree Board to review two live oak removal requests on September 2
The Gainesville Tree Board of Appeals will meet on September 2, 2026, to discuss two pending live oak removal cases. The board will review the City Arborist’s verdicts for properties at 3118 NE 11th Terrace and 1030 NE 20th Place. The meeting includes procedural items like adoption of the agenda and approval of…
Council to select firm for offshore feasibility and shoreline design study
The Key Biscayne Village Council will hold a regular meeting on September 8, 2026, immediately after the first budget hearing. The agenda includes a proclamation for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, consent agenda items (a third amendment to a paddleboard sharing license with PADL LLC and establishing 2027/2028…
Special magistrate to hear 46 code enforcement cases, including $152K lien
The Wilton Manors Special Magistrate will hear 46 code enforcement cases on September 2, 2026, including new violations and continuances. Cases involve building permit issues, property maintenance, vacation rental rules, and a lien certification for $152,250. The agenda is entirely procedural, with no new policy…
Board reviews 5 contractor applications and holds 2 disciplinary hearings
The Escambia County Competency Board will review five contractor applications for examinations or reciprocity. The board will also hold a probable cause hearing regarding a plumbing complaint and a disciplinary hearing for a real estate development company. Standard procedural items, including the approval of previous…
Special magistrate to hear three code enforcement cases
North Bay Village's Special Magistrate will conduct a virtual hearing to address three code enforcement cases involving building permit, construction site maintenance, and building maintenance violations. The hearing will follow quasi-judicial procedures, and the magistrate may affirm, modify, or reverse citations and…
Commissioners to discuss rescinding license plate reader authorizations
The Lake County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on rezoning and other land-use items, followed by a discussion on whether to rescind authorizations for License Plate Readers in county right-of-way. The agenda also includes routine reports and a citizen comment period.
Board to approve 9 non-impact events and recommend Garlic Festival to City Commission
The Development Services Management Group will vote on a consent agenda approving nine non-impact special event permits, including a 20th anniversary party, wellness events, a car show, a trunk-or-treat, a jog, a Christmas party, a festival, a bike event, and a wedding. The board will also make a recommendation to the…
Code enforcement hearing to address dozens of property violations
The North Port Code Enforcement Hearing will review numerous cases involving property maintenance, zoning, and building code violations. The agenda includes continued cases, first hearings, and second hearings, with actions ranging from compliance deadlines to fines. The most serious case involves a fire-damaged…
Committee to review permit revenue and monthly performance reports
The Fort Myers Building & Zoning Oversight Committee will meet to approve minutes from April and June, and receive updates from various departments including Public Utilities, Fire Prevention, Public Works, and Building, Permitting & Inspections. They will also review permit revenue charts and monthly performance…
Code Enforcement Board to hear 14 cases of unpermitted structures and violations
The Collier County Code Enforcement Board will hold public hearings on 14 cases involving unpermitted structures, expired permits, and other code violations. The board will also consider motions to continue fines, extend compliance deadlines, and impose fines and liens on properties. The agenda includes both new…
Code Enforcement Board hears 26 cases, 10 withdrawn, 8 continued
The Clearwater Municipal Code Enforcement Board will consider numerous code enforcement cases, including new violations, continuations, and withdrawals. Several cases involve potential fines for non-compliance, and the board will also accept affidavits of non-compliance and nuisance abatement liens. Many items are…
ESC reviews heritage tree applications and landmark tree ordinance follow-up
The Environmental Stewardship Committee will review three heritage tree designation applications, discuss the semi-annual tree permit report, and address follow-up items from the recently passed landmark tree protection ordinance. The meeting is largely procedural, with staff recommendations to approve all three…
Loxahatchee Groves special magistrate to hear 11 code enforcement cases
The Town of Loxahatchee Groves Special Magistrate will hold a hearing on August 26, 2026, to address 11 code enforcement cases, including violations for work without permits, prohibited use, outdoor storage, vegetation removal, and other ordinance breaches. The agenda also includes approval of the July 22, 2026…
Special Magistrate to hear 15 property code violation cases
The Deltona Special Magistrate will hold a public hearing on August 26, 2026, to address 15 property code enforcement cases, including violations related to building permits, exterior maintenance, and fire safety. The agenda includes both old and new business items, with property owners given the opportunity to…
Code board to hear 7 property code violation cases
The St. Augustine Beach Code Enforcement Board will hold hearings on seven notices to appear for property code violations, including broken windows, dead trees, unpermitted construction, and a dilapidated fence. The board will also approve minutes from its June 24, 2026 meeting.
DRC to review conditional use permit for Gerber Collision Center
The Mount Dora Development Review Committee will consider a conditional use permit for a proposed Gerber Collision Center at US Highway 441 & Lake Park Court, and will review a final plat for the Orange Oaks Subdivision (formerly Limit Highland) at Limit Avenue & Highland Street. Public comment is invited. Both items…
Code board to weigh fines, extensions on 10 property cases
The Code Enforcement Board will hold hearings on 10 property cases, including several with ongoing fines and extensions. Items range from new complaints about overgrowth, junk storage, and unpermitted work to unfinished cases where fines have been imposed or stayed. The board will decide whether to grant further…
Code enforcement magistrate hears 10 cases on fines, modifications
The City of Tampa's Special Magistrate will hear 10 code enforcement cases, mostly requests for modifications to compliance deadlines for building permit violations, plus one request for a fine reduction. Each case involves a daily fine for continued non-compliance, and the magistrate will decide whether to grant…
Special Magistrate hears 66 code enforcement cases, many dismissed for compliance
The Special Magistrate will hear 66 code enforcement cases, including new and old business, covering violations like construction without permits, business tax issues, and property maintenance. Many cases have been dismissed or withdrawn due to compliance or conflicts, while others will be addressed for fines or…
EDC discusses county permitting efficiency and legislative updates
The Indian River County Economic Development Council will hold a special meeting to review its role and duties. The agenda includes a legislative update and a presentation on efforts to increase the efficiency of county permitting processes. The body will also approve the minutes from the July 21, 2026, regular…
Code enforcement hearing: fence permit case, unsafe structure review
The Brooksville Code Enforcement Special Master will hear one new case about a fence built without a permit at 7245 Windy Way, and will conduct a 90-day review of an unsafe structure at 315 Liberty St. The meeting is a quasi-judicial hearing where the special master considers code violations and compliance progress.
Special Magistrate to hear 47 new code enforcement cases and 19 old business items
The Fort Myers Special Magistrate will hear 47 new code enforcement cases, mostly for construction without permits, plus 19 old business items including lien mitigations and non-compliance hearings. Several cases are withdrawn due to conflict with the magistrate, and a few are dismissed for compliance.
Code Enforcement Board hears 30+ property violation cases
The Indian River County Code Enforcement Board will hold quasi-judicial hearings on numerous alleged code violations, including unlicensed contracting, unsafe structures, junk/trash, overgrown weeds, and zoning issues. The board will decide if violations exist, set correction deadlines, and may impose daily fines that…
Code enforcement hearings on property, permit, and rental violations
The Ponce Inlet Code Enforcement Special Magistrate will hold hearings on five cases involving property maintenance, unpermitted work, and rentals without valid permits. The agenda includes old business cases from the July 27, 2026 hearing and new business cases, with the magistrate deciding on compliance and…
Special Magistrate to hear 16 new code cases, certify 16 fines
The Oakland Park Special Magistrate will hear 16 new code enforcement cases involving property violations such as overgrowth, unlicensed vehicles, and outdoor storage. The meeting also includes certification of fines for 16 prior cases, with amounts ranging from $5,300 to $38,750, and one old business item. The agenda…
Historic Preservation Board to discuss walking tour booklet and code enforcement
The Historic Preservation Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting with public comments, approval of minutes, and a consent agenda item. The main discussions will focus on the Historic Walking Tour Booklet, code enforcement related to historic preservation, and the Historic Ordinance. The meeting is scheduled for…
Code Enforcement Board to hear three new violation cases, elect vice-chair
The Winter Springs Code Enforcement Board will elect a Vice-Chairperson for the remainder of 2026 and receive the July 2026 Code Compliance Monthly Report. The board will also hold public hearings on three new code enforcement cases involving commercial vehicles, building permits, and property maintenance violations…
Board reviews 11 permit applications including additions, demolitions, and solar panel
The Planning and Design Board will review a mix of old and new business, including a roof permit, additions, demolitions, a fence, solar panels, and several water and drainage permits. They will also discuss a property at 1075 NE 120 St. The meeting includes standard procedural items like call to order, roll call, and…
Davie special magistrate hears 30+ code enforcement cases
The Davie Special Magistrate will hold a formal hearing on August 20, 2026, to address numerous code compliance cases, including contested matters, non-compliance issues, and citations. Many cases are continuations from previous hearings, covering violations such as unsafe buildings, missing permits, and property…
Code Enforcement Board hears 6 violation cases, including beach sales and building permits
The Palm Beach Code Enforcement Board will hold public hearings on six alleged code violations, ranging from unpermitted construction and property maintenance to unauthorized sales on public beaches. The board will also consider approval of the July 16, 2026 meeting minutes and set its next meeting date.
Indian Shores PZB Committee to weigh flat building permit fees
The Planning, Zoning and Building Committee will discuss and make a recommendation to the Town Council on Resolution No. 13-2026, which would adopt a new flat fee schedule for building permits to comply with Florida House Bill 803. The new schedule replaces valuation-based fees with flat fees and per-square-foot…
Belleair Commission to vote on milestone inspections, driveway ordinance
The Belleair Town Commission is meeting to hold second readings of two ordinances: one requiring milestone inspections and one governing replacement driveways. The commission will also discuss a Public Works Department item, consider a special relief permit for Belleair's Backyard Bash, and review a contract with the…
Landmarks Commission reviews exterior alterations for six historic properties
The Landmarks Preservation Commission will review applications for Certificates of Appropriateness and historic building approvals. The body is considering requests for exterior repairs, additions, and variances for properties on Worth Ave, Phipps Plz, Dunbar Rd, El Dorado Ln, Brazilian Ave, and Tarpon Isle.